| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $235.26 | 7.129% | $252.0317 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.56 | 12.423% | $84.9468 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.39 | 3.451% | $154.5454 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.40 | 5.360% | $48.887 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.33 | 7.123% | $223.1693 | $223.17 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.39 | 3.525% | $146.374 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.99 | 3.483% | $78.6367 | $78.64 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.32 | $988.5909 | $988.60 | $988.60 | $988.50 | |